Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Northern Arizona University graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Arizona University Compares for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
All 138 colleges reporting geological and earth sciences/geosciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $85,207 | $95,667 | #1 | — |
| 2 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $83,481 | $84,876 | #2 | $42,062 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA | $81,092 | $82,471 | #3 | $53,908 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $81,092 | $82,471 | #4 | $53,908 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $81,092 | $82,471 | #5 | $53,908 |
| 6 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $79,143 | $72,015 | #16 | — |
| 7 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $74,594 | $75,840 | #10 | $44,585 |
| 8 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $74,591 | $75,837 | #11 | $49,727 |
| 9 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $73,647 | $67,014 | #30 | $41,351 |
| 10 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $73,418 | $66,806 | #33 | — |
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| 69 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $60,472 | $64,365 | #44 | $48,565 |
| 70 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $60,453 | $56,535 | #104 | $46,263 |
| 71 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $60,414 | $64,833 | #42 | $38,459 |
| 72 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $60,402 | $62,064 | #57 | $42,528 |
| 73 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $60,355 | $62,480 | #56 | $33,344 |
| 74 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $60,075 | $61,097 | #68 | $43,112 |
| 75 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $60,027 | $57,133 | #99 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Arizona University geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,528 one year after graduating and $60,402 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Arizona University rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, Northern Arizona University ranks #72 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at Northern Arizona University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($60,190), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,251.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.